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L381 PYB

1993 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Lexus GS300129,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 PYB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,928 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,780 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,630 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

both rear drop links have very minor play

front pads are starting to wear low

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,094 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner track rod ball joint has slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2013 69,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner track rod ball joint has slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,116 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 68,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 66,554 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,931 miles

The nearside front wheel has slight play.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,756 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 51,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,493 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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L381 PYB is a 1993 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 129,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L381 PYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L381 PYB registered?

L381 PYB is a 1993 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L381 PYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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